Reviews

Review We've been getting the thrills and a few spills in while wearing the latest summer threads from Specialized to see how they hold up to trail life

Review Pivot teams up with Topeak and the result is a pricey but ingeniously designed tool system

Review Giant’s new Line trail shoes have a distinct split personality. We have been kicking around in them for the past couple of months to find out how they perform

Review If Crocs made a mountain bike shoe it would probably be a lot like Giant’s Transmit, but we don't think that’s a bad thing

Review PNW’s latest Rainier dropper seatpost is designed to avoid all the reliability, limited frame space, fixed stroke and excess price issues of other options. We find out if the small Seattle firm has delivered on its big promises

Review After decades of protecting your bike from the weather, Muc-Off is now doing the same for riders. Guy Kesteven has been finding out how the Technical Riders jacket, jersey, shorts and gloves compare to benchmark gear

Review Cannondale’s Habit mountain bike is specifically designed for fun and flow, but can this affordable alloy version still deliver a good time?

Review We take a closer look at Endura's new MT500 Kali jersey, Singletrack Lite shorts and Humvee Lite Icon gloves

Review We’re big fans of Fizik’s weather-beating X2 Terra Clima mountain bike boot, but how do their lightweight trail/enduro shoes perform?

Review Canyon has rebuilt its proven lightweight 130mm Neuron trail bike with SLX-race-bike DNA and a top-level spec

Review Race Face’s Next R31 wheels use distinctive oversized hubs and mid-width carbon rims to give serious acceleration and wide tyre support but how do they ride long term?

Review Despite its good looks, the Kask Defender is let down by its lack of modern safety technology, budget feel and sky-high price point

Review The Kinesis Rise GX E-Hardtail features proper aggro geometry and Fazua’s removable motor system. But does this necessarily mean more hardcore, hardtail fun? Guy Kesteven has been charging and recharging round his local trails to find out.

Review How does Endura’s super-light, DH-rated full-face helmet perform on the trails?

Review Giro’s new trail helmet introduces new styling and MIPS protection and evolves some favourite features

Review The Giro Tyrant brings excellent, innovative and extended protection without being a head oven

Review Mavic’s new Crossmax XC shoe takes a proven sole and adds a single Boa for tightening duties. Is the enough to keep its trademark super secure fit?

Review Is the On-One Hello Dave 'Sick' hardtail just a DH geometry gravity freak or a more versatile aggro all-rounder than expected?

Review Can Pivot’s Switchblade really make a £9k price tag seem worth it? Guy Kesteven has been blasting his local test trails in a responsible, solitary fashion to find out